@@SuggyRacing where did you source the adapter bracket for the brembo m4 calipers on your old bike build series? You said some dudes in the Netherlands but never gave any more detail, would love to get hold of one :)
@@mitchellwhitfield4704 It's from these guys on their Instagram profile. They did a post about it a while ago, and I just contacted them about buying one. It was a few years ago now though. Here's their profile... instagram.com/cb500.life?igsh=MXM4NmdwMjhkbm9zOA==
What a beautiful little engine. And a pleasure to watch an expert putting it back together with a minimum of effort, knowing exactly what he's doing and and doing it so quickly. I've put a few engines back together myself and appreciate his knowledge and expertise. Plenty of tips here for future rebuilds!
@@peter7624 Thanks Peter. Yeah he makes it look easy, i learned a lot just by watching. Reaally enjoyed making the videos and seeing how its done. Did you see the finished result? The video is on my channel 😎👍
@@russelljones-d4h cheers mate, yeah he's a handy guy to know. He's always fixing stuff for me 😁 yeah his workshop is cool, really enjoyed doing this build series with him 👌
@@mikeford5106 Hi, thanks for the comment. Yeah I know what you mean about stuff on TH-cam. It's a real mix of people who haven't got a clue and the ones that really do. 😂 Glad you enjoyed it 👍
@@tan_ives Cheers mate, appreciate the nice words. Yeah it was so good watching along. I learned loads In the process. Can't wait to get it on the Dyno and have a go 😊
How to know you are old. First brief sight of the exterior of the engine, and my mind thought: "Oh cool, a GB500" Those were neat, this will be really interesting, and my gosh how nice and shiny this lovely old specimen looks!" The GB500's despite being singles, had twin header pipes, so that helped along the whole old guy thing until the: Wait. What? A twin? I am confused! moment Siiiigh, lol. 🤪😆
Very interesting video, you guys obviously know your stuff when it comes to these engines. The only thing I would do is lube the bores with engine oil not assembly lube, the rings are designed to cut through engine oil not sticky lube. I really doubt it would make any difference in the real world though whatever lube you used on the bores. Great vid!
@@sidecarbod1441 Hey. Thanks for the comment. Yeah we used assembly lube as the engine was going to be sat a while after being built and it helps with it being slightly thicker. 👍 Glad you like the video 😎
No worries, yeah it was actually hard to trim all the footaage down into a reasonable length video. There was so much to show. Each time I was there I ended up with about 2 hours footage. 😂 Glad you liked it 👍
@@tonybyrne7573 You mean to put it back on? I probably just didn't show it in the video, but its definitely on there 😁👍 yeah Ben has built and modified so many of these engines.
@@markaddy53 Thank you, appreciate you taking the time to drop us a comment👍 Just need to finish a few bits off on the bike, then I'll be getting to the Dyno 😎
Some top tips from Ben here, just about 7 months too late for me. I got caught out with a pattern head gasket but so far I don't think it's caused an issue. I'm also wondering what are the chances I got all the valve springs in the right way.
@@Coppice1 Ha ha typical isn't it. Hopefully you'll not have any issues. It's handy to have as a reference. I know I'll be re watching my own video when I do a clutch change at some point 😂🤦
With bens scouse hands and brains working on it,...winner! For sure👍 id just like to mention for such a young lad bens knowledge on porting alone is inspiring,as you know that is a dark art in itself! Not to mention the 3 angle cut etc,etc.you in good hands there bud.the overall build with no stone unturned when it comes to every nut and bolt and cycle part paid detailed attention to its a beauty. Good luck throughout the build,kind regards..jim Liverpool
Hi Jim. Cheers for the nice words, I'm sure Ben will really appreciate it. Yeah he's very through and you can tell he loves doing this as a job. I learned a lot just watching and asking questions. I even had a go a porting 😂
@@alanrodriguez7341 Hi. Ben is based in Liverpool. He gets a lot of customers sending complete engines or cyclinder heads via post/crate. He's even had them sent to him from abroad, so it's doable 👍😁
@@SuggyRacing Hes a spot on mechanic. There have been UK Honda Engine builder jobbers for hire. Not sure if only with Auto engine builds. Maybe motorcycle too. Thanks mate.
@@7sj3Ax Hi, thanks for the comment. I asked Ben who built it, and he said we could have done that and it would improve performance, but would mean having to get the crank balanced and was a bit overkill for the build. We tried to make it as cost effective as we could. 👍
@@waynechadwick362 Hey. So I'm hoping to get around 60 something hp. Which doesn't sound massive, but it will make a big difference on these. I'm not exactly sure how much we'll get but I'll find out soon. For prices its best messaging Ben via Instagram (link in description), as there's loads he can do with them. So it's a bit of a case by case scenario. Yeah this should still be 💣proof as it's not been messed with that much. It's part of his bolt on kit that he does. So the engine isn't pushed to its limit. Which is exactly what I'm after really. I want a bit of a boost but still simple and easy to maintain. 👍
If you have any questions about the bike build process, drop us a comment and we'll get back to you. What do you think to it all so far? 😎
@@SuggyRacing where did you source the adapter bracket for the brembo m4 calipers on your old bike build series? You said some dudes in the Netherlands but never gave any more detail, would love to get hold of one :)
@@mitchellwhitfield4704 It's from these guys on their Instagram profile. They did a post about it a while ago, and I just contacted them about buying one. It was a few years ago now though. Here's their profile...
instagram.com/cb500.life?igsh=MXM4NmdwMjhkbm9zOA==
@@SuggyRacing legend, cheers :)
All of this is so incredibly cool :)
@@Chris5685 Cheers mate, really appreciate it. Glad you like the series. Got a few more videos still to come 😁
What a beautiful little engine. And a pleasure to watch an expert putting it back together with a minimum of effort, knowing exactly what he's doing and and doing it so quickly. I've put a few engines back together myself and appreciate his knowledge and expertise. Plenty of tips here for future rebuilds!
@@peter7624 Thanks Peter. Yeah he makes it look easy, i learned a lot just by watching. Reaally enjoyed making the videos and seeing how its done. Did you see the finished result? The video is on my channel 😎👍
Ben is so particular and very fast,plus he has some fantastic tools and machines he is one of the best I have seen, well done!!
@@russelljones-d4h cheers mate, yeah he's a handy guy to know. He's always fixing stuff for me 😁 yeah his workshop is cool, really enjoyed doing this build series with him 👌
Really enjoying this series! great to watch and expert at work and the videos are really nicely put together👌
@@tobymcnicol922 Thank you very much, appreciate the nice words! 🙏😎
Great work, I like the level of care you put 👍
@@MyZxcvb12 Thank you. Yeah a lot went into the making of the engine. Ben always does a mega job 😎
excellent engine build, ... great to see someone on youtube actually doing everything correctly !
@@mikeford5106 Hi, thanks for the comment. Yeah I know what you mean about stuff on TH-cam. It's a real mix of people who haven't got a clue and the ones that really do. 😂 Glad you enjoyed it 👍
Loving this series bud! ❤
Amazing Video, thanks Ben for sharing so much information and thanks Suggy for filming and editing. Hope to see you flying on the CB now
@@tan_ives Cheers mate, appreciate the nice words. Yeah it was so good watching along. I learned loads In the process. Can't wait to get it on the Dyno and have a go 😊
You’re welcome, I tried to keep it so people could understand without going into too much detail. Glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻
How to know you are old. First brief sight of the exterior of the engine, and my mind thought: "Oh cool, a GB500" Those were neat, this will be really interesting, and my gosh how nice and shiny this lovely old specimen looks!" The GB500's despite being singles, had twin header pipes, so that helped along the whole old guy thing until the: Wait. What? A twin? I am confused! moment Siiiigh, lol. 🤪😆
@@LS-uv9gg ha ha, I had to look up what a GB500 is 🤦 it's actually quite a nice bike. 😁👍
Very interesting video, you guys obviously know your stuff when it comes to these engines. The only thing I would do is lube the bores with engine oil not assembly lube, the rings are designed to cut through engine oil not sticky lube. I really doubt it would make any difference in the real world though whatever lube you used on the bores. Great vid!
@@sidecarbod1441 Hey. Thanks for the comment. Yeah we used assembly lube as the engine was going to be sat a while after being built and it helps with it being slightly thicker. 👍 Glad you like the video 😎
Great look at a perfect rebuild love it a beauty thx
@@marcswinnen9100 Thanks mate. Appreciate the support 👍
Amazing 😮
Cheers 👍 You can see the results of the tuning on my channel in the latest video
What a professional job. Great video
Thank you, appreciate the nice works 👌
Nice to see this done so thoroughly and professionally, really enjoyed it, thanks for making this, new sub from me
No worries, yeah it was actually hard to trim all the footaage down into a reasonable length video. There was so much to show. Each time I was there I ended up with about 2 hours footage. 😂 Glad you liked it 👍
Mint!
@@WILKSVILLE cheers 😎👌
HI did you forget the cam chain ? Amazed how well you know these motos...
@@tonybyrne7573 You mean to put it back on? I probably just didn't show it in the video, but its definitely on there 😁👍 yeah Ben has built and modified so many of these engines.
If you look carefully, you will see the cam chain in the middle of the crank at 7:04
Great vid, Ben knows his stuff 👍
Glad you enjoyed it
great job lad well done excellent work next video please
@@markaddy53 Thank you, appreciate you taking the time to drop us a comment👍 Just need to finish a few bits off on the bike, then I'll be getting to the Dyno 😎
So its basically two XR250 cylinders working together ! Bet they go alright those ?
top 👌👌
Thank you, appreciate the support 😎👌
@@SuggyRacing for mi is great to see, i have one cb500 i use every days , "she" count 156.000 km
@@sergiotalves Yeah they are fun bikes aren't they, and last forever 😁👍
How much did the compression increase with material removed in the last video?
Hey, I'm not sure to be honest. I'll ask Ben and get back to you 👍
That’s a secret 😅
Some top tips from Ben here, just about 7 months too late for me. I got caught out with a pattern head gasket but so far I don't think it's caused an issue. I'm also wondering what are the chances I got all the valve springs in the right way.
@@Coppice1 Ha ha typical isn't it. Hopefully you'll not have any issues. It's handy to have as a reference. I know I'll be re watching my own video when I do a clutch change at some point 😂🤦
With bens scouse hands and brains working on it,...winner! For sure👍 id just like to mention for such a young lad bens knowledge on porting alone is inspiring,as you know that is a dark art in itself! Not to mention the 3 angle cut etc,etc.you in good hands there bud.the overall build with no stone unturned when it comes to every nut and bolt and cycle part paid detailed attention to its a beauty. Good luck throughout the build,kind regards..jim Liverpool
Hi Jim. Cheers for the nice words, I'm sure Ben will really appreciate it. Yeah he's very through and you can tell he loves doing this as a job. I learned a lot just watching and asking questions. I even had a go a porting 😂
Appreciate the comments Jim! Glad you enjoyed it 😃
Do you have your shop close to Louth, Lincolnshire UK.
Great work.
guys from
@@alanrodriguez7341 Hi. Ben is based in Liverpool. He gets a lot of customers sending complete engines or cyclinder heads via post/crate. He's even had them sent to him from abroad, so it's doable 👍😁
@@SuggyRacing Hes a spot on mechanic.
There have been UK Honda Engine builder jobbers for hire. Not sure if only with Auto engine builds.
Maybe motorcycle too.
Thanks mate.
Guys, why don't you remove balance shaft ?
@@7sj3Ax Hi, thanks for the comment. I asked Ben who built it, and he said we could have done that and it would improve performance, but would mean having to get the crank balanced and was a bit overkill for the build. We tried to make it as cost effective as we could. 👍
What sort of bhp will this achieve? Will it still be bomb proof and what's the price for an engine build?
@@waynechadwick362 Hey. So I'm hoping to get around 60 something hp. Which doesn't sound massive, but it will make a big difference on these. I'm not exactly sure how much we'll get but I'll find out soon. For prices its best messaging Ben via Instagram (link in description), as there's loads he can do with them. So it's a bit of a case by case scenario. Yeah this should still be 💣proof as it's not been messed with that much. It's part of his bolt on kit that he does. So the engine isn't pushed to its limit. Which is exactly what I'm after really. I want a bit of a boost but still simple and easy to maintain. 👍
Cheers mate, appreciate the support 😎
where are you from?
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